Venere

Distant from the chaos of the more popular sites on the Island of Capri, Venere is strategically positioned on the street that leads from Anacapri to the renowned Blue Grotto. Guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the Island of Ischia and the Mediterranean Sea. Villa Augustus was built by a German aristocrat and dedicated to his wife, a descendant of the Italian Royal Family.

Rooms decorated in typical Caprese style, including local tiles and whitewashed walls. Bronze and marble statues are featured in different areas of the property. Boat rental is available (typical Caprese boats called “gozzi”) from Marina Grande Harbor for day cruises to visit the marvelous coast of Capri and the nearby Sorrento. Day tours to Positano and to the Roman city of Pompeii, as well as excursions to the roman ruins of Villa Iovis in Capri can be arranged. Capri is only 10 minutes away by car.

4 BEDROOMS / 4 BATHROOMS

FEATURES & AMENITIES:

• Swimming Pool
• A/C available in first-floor sitting room and bedrooms (except twin bedroom)
• Satellite TV
• Fax, Wi-Fi Internet
• Dishwasher, oven
• Washing machine

INCLUDED WITH RENT
Electricity, air conditioning, water and final cleaning
Morning cleaning for 3 hours from Monday to Friday
Italian style breakfast (excluding Sunday)

NOT INCLUDED WITH RENT
Heating charged depending on usage, as per meter reading
Extra housekeeping service: €15/hr
Cook services
Cost of food and beverages
Personal laundry & ironing service: €15/hr
Babysitting service, subject to availability: €15/hr
Telephone charges depending on usage

ABOUT CAPRI:

An intriguing island in the Bay of Naples, Capri has been coveted since Caesar Augustus purchased it in 29 B.C. Capri's steep walled harbors are filled with an impressive array of yachts, while fantastic beaches abound. There's always a flurry of activity in Capri's main square, La Piazzetta. Elegant shopping awaits along Via Camerelle, where boutiques are built right into Roman walls. Have a cappuccino with a cornetto at Tiberio caffé, or a Campari aperitif at the bar of the Quisisana Hotel. Take a stroll on Via Krupp, one of the world's most beautiful pathways that corkscrews down to the beaches below. Or rent a Riva (an Italian motorboat) or one of the typical capresi boats (gozzi) and head to the Faraglioni, where monolithic rocks rise from the sea, or indulge in an excursion to the Blue Grotto (better during off hours). En route, you'll pass spectacular cliffside villas until you reach a keyhole between the rocks. Here you transfer to a small skiff to enter the magical grotto with its otherworldly shades of blue. Visit Mount Solaro, the highest place in the island (589 meters above sea level), which is 12 minutes by chairlift from Piazza Vittoria or about 1 hour on foot. If you want to glimpse Capri in all its natural glory, Mount Solaro is an absolute must. Seemingly untouched by time, this peaceful corner offers refuge from the crowds of jostling tourists. Considering that Capri is a mere four miles in length, it is rich with historical sites. Tour the Villa San Michele in Anacapri, a museum with a splendid mosaic floor and filled with Roman artifacts. Most spectacular of all are the Gardens of Caesar Augustus. Be sure to walk along ancient footpaths above the sea - one can't help but be swept up by the soul of Capri.